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Last updated: 22 Sep 2026, 9:49 AM (Saudi time)
Over 340,000 Pakistanis have registered online for Hajj 2027-2030 under the country's first four-year Hajj policy, which lets applicants register once for any year through 2030.
The Haj Committee of India selected 120,917 pilgrims for Hajj 2027 in a fully digital Qurrah draw on July 30, 2026, with 77,952 applicants placed on the waiting list.
Bangladesh has set its Hajj 2027 packages, with the highest government package at Tk 6,15,263 and the lowest at Tk 5,05,648, and cut Hajj airfare by Tk 24,830 to Tk 1,30,000.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled Hajj 2027 reforms making training compulsory for Hajj office staff before visas are issued, bundling accommodation, transport and catering into mandatory integrated packages, and opening a priority accommodation reservation window that closes on 13 August 2026.
Mauritania has launched its first fully digital Hajj registration for the 1448 AH / 2027 season through the government's Khadamati platform, with applications open until 21 August 2026.
At the Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Partnership Forum 2026, Indonesian officials outlined plans to supply the global Hajj and Umrah food chain with halal agriculture, fisheries, livestock and processed goods.
Transport minister highlights seamless Hajj travel as Makkah Route flights arrive Arab News
Makkah Region mayor reviews Saudi Red Crescent’s preparedness for Hajj arabnews.com
Hajj and Umrah Research Institute Showcases Research and Expertise at 26th Scientific Forum وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Hail hub receives Iraqi pilgrims as Saudi Arabia scales up Hajj 2026 operations Arab News
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat for most sacred stage of Hajj Arab News
2026 Hajj: Kano Gets 3,050 Slots As Saudi Arabia Cuts Nigeria’s Allocation Arise News